The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 132,400
 Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) Audi Q7 V12 TDI
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI is 10.8 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
78.7
85.7
75.2 in
Width
78.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
71.5 in
Height
68.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
118.2
199.3
188.5 in
Length
199.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7220 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
1091 lb
18.47 %
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
W164
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
493 hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 V12 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
550 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
232.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft